Why are reviewers mentioning earbuds, I thought these are over-the-ear muffs?
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Amazon broke the Q&A system by adding different products (over the ear AND in the ear) to the same page as if the choice was just a color option. But this is a substantial difference. Very bad move amazon, very bad. (BTW... I generally LOVE amazon)
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The ATH-ANC27 is the over the ear model. The ATH-ANC23 model is an in ear model. Pros and con's between the two: The ear buds model has better isolation, stays in place, is lighter on your head, and in my opinion has slightly better sound (but this could be due to the isolation). The over the ear model has a better cord. People have complained about the inline battery compartment on the ear buds. This is because they aren't using the ear buds as they were designed... Which is seated in an airplane. However, I have worked out with mine and never had much problem with the cord. Hope this explains the difference between the two. The ATH-ANC27 is the over the ear model. The ATH-ANC23 model is an in ear model. Pros and con's between the two: The ear buds model has better isolation, stays in place, is lighter on your head, and in my opinion has slightly better sound (but this could be due to the isolation). The over the ear model has a better cord. People have complained about the inline battery compartment on the ear buds. This is because they aren't using the ear buds as they were designed... Which is seated in an airplane. However, I have worked out with mine and never had much problem with the cord. Hope this... » Read More The ATH-ANC27 is the over the ear model. The ATH-ANC23 model is an in ear model. Pros and con's between the two: The ear buds model has better isolation, stays in place, is lighter on your head, and in my opinion has slightly better sound (but this could be due to the isolation). The over the ear model has a better cord. People have complained about the inline battery compartment on the ear buds. This is because they aren't using the ear buds as they were designed... Which is seated in an airplane. However, I have worked out with mine and never had much problem with the cord. Hope this explains the difference between the two. « Show Less
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Amazon broke the Q&A; system by adding different products (over the ear AND in the ear) to the same page as if the choice was just a color option. But this is a substantial difference. Very bad move amazon, very bad. (BTW... I generally LOVE amazon)
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hi, anyone mentioning ear buds are reviewing the wrong product, these earphones, as you said are over the ear headphones as the picture depicts, thanks. :).
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They are much more comfortable than wearing either "on" the ear or "over" the ear head phones for long periods. They do not block extraneous sounds from being heard. This is either good or bad depending on the conditions. Good if you re walking and want to be aware of walkers or runners coming up behind you but not so good if you want to block out conversations of fellow workers in open areas.
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Yes, I have to admit earbuds aren't very comfortable because they lack a good ergonomic design, i.e., comfort that you have with traditional headphones. They suit the purpose of a hands-free device.
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Yes, and they are light and comfortable to wear, however, I do not think that they are intended for this type of activity and I suspect that you will not enjoy wearing them as they are obviously an over the ear design. You will be amazed at how much control they give you to either cancel noise or increase your hearing. I have no doubt they will protect your hearing, as to whether they are a fashion statement...in the eye of the beholder.
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That's not really what they are designed for. They don't "plug in" your ear canal like earbuds do.So I'd say "better" than the kind that sit on your outer ear, but not as thoroughly as earbuds.Somewhere in between.
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Occasionally the original set up indicates some of the features are overstated. I do not believe these are noise canceling and also could not find that in the product listing. These particular units are not.
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Yes, they are over-the-ear type and can cover your ears well. But please notice that they are wired headphones, not with bluetooth.
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They are only noise cancelling as much as anything else that plugs up your ear. There isn't much external noise when playing music, however. Overall they were decent ear-buds for the money; just make sure they are the full item, rather than the OEM variety, as those only come with one set of silicone inserts and may not fit all ear types!
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No they don't work like that. There is no audio input, thats not what they are meant for, they are for blocking out sounds on the range that would harm your ears.
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Sorry - I do not understand the question. These are behind-the-ear units with sound tubes. They are unlike the over-the-ear electronic units. If you could please clarify: Are you talking about the behind-the-ear electronic unit? or are you talking about the tubes and plugs. If talking about the plugs, please describe the type you are looking to use.
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Since they are over ear and on the large side, they may move around with activities, like running on a treadmill. There are more portable options out there, like in-canal earbuds.
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Now I'm really confused! According to the CNET review, this is an "over the ear" type of bluetooth headset. I don't think I can stand to have an earbud stuck in my ear. Nuts, and I was just about to buy the silly thing too! Any ideas out there for those of you who can't stand to have anything stuck in your ears?Help!Carol
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Earbuds work great but something like a Beats or other over the head, big cushy speakers on your ears type wouldn't. I use earbuds and they are perfect, just get the right size for your ear. The earbags also offer a bit of insulation to the earbuds, reducing outside noise and giving you a clearer sound from your earbud.
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I had the same problem with (much, MUCH more expensive) Sennheiser CX400 earbuds - it was awful. I could hear my *hair*, who wants to listen to their hair? Unfortunately, i'm pretty sure all earbuds that have the sound isolation via making full contact between the rubbery part that sits in your ear, and your ear canal itself, are going to conduct some cord noise. No matter what, the cord must be attached in a way that is so integral to the construction that conductivity is a matter of physics. I find these significantly less objectionable than the Sennheisers, in fact I'm not bothered at all (maybe I got used to it?) But with the sound at a decent volume it's hardly noticeable. I really like these (I saw this post when I came looking to buy another pair or two in different colors). So I tried an experiment, on your behalf -- I put the earbuds in my ears, then draped the cord around the back of my neck. I then simulated moving around (hey, I wasn't about to get up off the couch :) by taking the remaining free part of the cord and whipping it around. Not bad, not bad at all. At the resulting length, you'd need to carry your music player approximately at your waist, and with that wrapping strategy it will minimize the cord hitting against things. Bottom line, at the price (plus, doesn't Amazon give you five bucks of free mp3s if you buy them? they did my last pair), go for it, they're better than Sennheisers at three or four times as much money, so ... what the heck, right?
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I don't know. I use these to listen to music at the gym, to drown out the music they play. I also use regular earplugs when I read at the gym because they muffle the sound. You might want to try earplugs.
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I just got a pair from seller "clearav" for $39. The sound is tinny and completely bass-free, so I think I got ripped-off as well. I see they charge a 30% restocking fee, which also leads me to believe these aren't the best folks to be dealing with. I'm going to return them, take my medicine, and chalk it up as another lesson learned.
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They're wider than Bluetooth ear bud style, so they might get annoying if you wear them around your neck too long. They stay on pretty good if you just slide them off your ears. People might find that rude when you interact with them.